JP2008515135A - Lever control device mainly for controlling automobile elements - Google Patents

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JP2008515135A
JP2008515135A JP2007532877A JP2007532877A JP2008515135A JP 2008515135 A JP2008515135 A JP 2008515135A JP 2007532877 A JP2007532877 A JP 2007532877A JP 2007532877 A JP2007532877 A JP 2007532877A JP 2008515135 A JP2008515135 A JP 2008515135A
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Abstract

The invention concerns a control device comprising a lever ( 12 ), having a globally circular shape about an axis of revolution (Z), articulated on a fixed support ( 14 ) and provided with a maneuvering proximale end ( 16 ). It also comprises an electrode ( 24 ) for detecting proximity of a user's hand relative to the end ( 16 ) for maneuvering the lever ( 12 ), and means ( 28 ) for electrically connecting said electrode ( 24 ) with a fixed electric circuit ( 26 ) borne by the support ( 14 ). The electrically connecting means ( 28 ) comprise an annular deformable conductive member ( 50 ) enclosing the lever ( 12 ) so as to contribute in masking said lever ( 12 ).

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本発明は、主として自動車の要素を制御するためのレバー制御装置に関する。   The present invention mainly relates to a lever control device for controlling elements of an automobile.

このような制御装置は、欧州特許第１２５６０３８Ａ号に開示されており、従来技術として知られている。   Such a control device is disclosed in EP 1256038A and is known as prior art.

このタイプの制御装置は、
−回転軸を中心とする回転体の形態を有し、固定支持体に関節接続された、操作基端部を備えるレバーと、
−このレバーの操作基端部に対するユーザーの手の近接度を検出するための電極と、
−この電極を、支持体に配置された固定電気回路に接続するための手段とを備えている。 This type of controller is
A lever with an operating proximal end having the form of a rotating body about a rotation axis and articulated to a fixed support;
-An electrode for detecting the proximity of the user's hand to the operating proximal end of this lever;
-Means for connecting this electrode to a fixed electrical circuit arranged on the support.

このタイプの制御装置を、自動車における１つまたは複数の要素を制御するために用いることが望まれている。   It is desirable to use this type of control device to control one or more elements in an automobile.

通常は、このレバーは、その様々な自由度に対応して、様々に動かすことができる。作動させる要素または機能を選択するために、このようなレバーの動きが利用される。レバーの他の動きにより、要素または選択した機能を作動させることができる。   Normally, this lever can be moved variously according to its various degrees of freedom. Such lever movement is used to select the element or function to be actuated. Other movements of the lever can activate the element or selected function.

近接度検出電極により、ユーザーの手がレバーに近づくとすぐに、制御装置を所定の設定（計器のパネルの特定のゾーンの照明や、データ表示スクリーンの事前選択など）として、制御装置を使用する際に好適とすることができる。   As soon as the user's hand approaches the lever, the proximity detection electrode uses the control device as a predetermined setting (such as lighting a specific zone on the instrument panel or preselecting the data display screen) In some cases.

さらに、近接度検出電極により、ユーザーの手が、レバーの操作端部に近接または触れた場合に、要素または機能させることができる。これにより、要素または機能が、誤って作動するリスクが回避されている。   Further, the proximity detection electrode can make an element or function when the user's hand approaches or touches the operation end of the lever. This avoids the risk that an element or function will operate incorrectly.

ユーザーの手と検出電極は、手が電極に近づくと電気容量が変化するキャパシタのプレートに類似している。したがって、適当な測定手段で、このキャパシタの変化を測定して、ユーザーの手の接近または接触を検出することができる。   The user's hand and sensing electrode are similar to a capacitor plate whose capacitance changes as the hand approaches the electrode. Accordingly, the change of the capacitor can be measured by appropriate measuring means to detect the approach or contact of the user's hand.

静電容量の変化を測定するための手段は、通常は、支持体に固定された電気回路を有する。この電気回路に、通常は比較的複雑である電気接続手段によって検出電極が接続されている。このような接続手段は、レバーが様々な自由度で移動できるように、レバーを固定支持体に接続しなければならない。   The means for measuring the change in capacitance usually comprises an electrical circuit fixed to the support. Detection electrodes are connected to this electric circuit by means of electrical connection means that are usually relatively complex. Such connecting means must connect the lever to the fixed support so that the lever can move in various degrees of freedom.

さらに、上記したタイプの制御装置は、レバーを少なくとも部分的に覆って、制御装置の外観を良くするとともに、移動可能なレバーとこの移動可能なレバーが関節接続されている固定支持体との間の機械または電気接続手段を保護するための手段を有する。   Furthermore, a control device of the type described above at least partially covers the lever to improve the appearance of the control device and between the movable lever and the fixed support to which the movable lever is articulated. Means for protecting the mechanical or electrical connection means.

本発明は、上記の問題点を解決するためになされたものであり、特に、電気接続手段の構造を単純化することを目的としている。   The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems, and in particular, aims to simplify the structure of the electrical connection means.

本発明は、電気接続手段がレバーを覆うように取り囲んでいる変形可能な環状導電要素を有することを特徴とする、上記したタイプの制御手段を提供するものである。   The present invention provides a control means of the type described above, characterized in that the electrical connection means comprises a deformable annular conductive element surrounding the lever.

この環状要素は、レバーを覆うと同時に、電気的な接続を行い、本発明による制御装置の構造を単純化している。また、この環状要素は、レバーの周りに容易に配置することができる。   This annular element covers the lever and at the same time makes an electrical connection, simplifying the structure of the control device according to the invention. The annular element can also be easily arranged around the lever.

本発明による制御装置は、次に示す１つまたは複数の特徴を有する。
−環状要素は、固定支持体に固定されている。
−環状要素は、固定支持体に設けられた相補的な位置決め手段と相補的な形態によって協働する位置決め手段を有する先端部を備えている。
−環状要素は、レバーの操作基端部を取り囲んで、検出電極の少なくとも第１の部分を構成する基端部を備えている。
−レバーは、その回転軸を中心に移動可能であり、環状要素の基端部は、レバーの操作基端部に固定された検出電極の第２の部分と電気的に滑り接触している。
−例えば、炭素粒子または銅粒子が充填された導電潤滑剤が、環状要素の基端部に設けられた相補的な支持面と検出電極の第２の部分に設けられた相補的な支持面との間に配置されている。
−環状要素の基端部は、検出電極の第２の部分のジャーナルを保持している。
−検出電極の第２の部分は、一般的な回転体の形態であり、検出電極の第１の部分を取り囲んでいる。
−環状要素は、弾性変形可能な材料、具体的には、例えば炭素粒子が充填されたエラストマーからなる導電ポリマーでから形成されている。
−環状要素は、その基端部が検出電極の第２の部分と電気的な接触状態に戻るように、支持体と検出電極の第２の部分との間に圧縮状態で配置されている。
−環状要素は、レバーの操作基端部に向かって先細になっている切頭円錐形である。
−レバーは、回転軸に対して平行な並進運動、およびこの回転軸に対して垂直な軸を中心とする回動から選択される様々な自由度で移動可能である。 The control device according to the present invention has one or more of the following features.
The annular element is fixed to a fixed support;
The annular element comprises a tip having positioning means which cooperate in a complementary manner with complementary positioning means provided on the stationary support;
The annular element comprises a proximal end surrounding the operating proximal end of the lever and constituting at least a first part of the detection electrode;
The lever is movable about its axis of rotation, the proximal end of the annular element being in electrical sliding contact with a second part of the detection electrode fixed to the operating proximal end of the lever;
A conductive support filled with carbon particles or copper particles, for example, with a complementary support surface provided at the proximal end of the annular element and a complementary support surface provided at the second part of the detection electrode; It is arranged between.
The proximal end of the annular element holds the journal of the second part of the detection electrode;
The second part of the detection electrode is in the form of a general rotating body and surrounds the first part of the detection electrode;
The annular element is made of an elastically deformable material, in particular a conductive polymer made of, for example, an elastomer filled with carbon particles.
The annular element is arranged in a compressed state between the support and the second part of the detection electrode such that its proximal end is in electrical contact with the second part of the detection electrode;
The annular element has a frustoconical shape that tapers towards the operating proximal end of the lever;
The lever is movable in various degrees of freedom selected from translational movement parallel to the axis of rotation and rotation about an axis perpendicular to the axis of rotation;

本発明の一実施形態による制御装置の１つの軸方向断面図を用いて、単なる例示目的で行う以下の説明を読めば、本発明をより良く理解できると思う。   The present invention will be better understood by reading the following description, given for illustrative purposes only, using one axial cross-sectional view of a controller according to an embodiment of the present invention.

本発明による制御装置を、符号１０を付して、図面に示してある。   A control device according to the invention is indicated in the drawing by the reference numeral 10.

図示の例では、この制御装置は、例えば、データ表示スクリーン上の機能を選択するため、およびこのような機能を開始するための自動車における１つまたは複数の要素を制御するのに用いられる。   In the illustrated example, the control device is used, for example, to select a function on the data display screen and to control one or more elements in the vehicle for initiating such a function.

制御装置１０は、Ｚ軸を中心とする回転体の形態のレバー１２を有する。このレバー１２は、関節手段１５によって、固定支持体１４に関節接続されている。   The control device 10 has a lever 12 in the form of a rotating body around the Z axis. The lever 12 is articulated to the fixed support 14 by joint means 15.

レバー１２は、これを操作するための基端部１６を備えている。   The lever 12 includes a proximal end portion 16 for operating the lever 12.

関節手段１５は、球関節型である。   The joint means 15 is a ball joint type.

このような関節手段１５により、レバー１２は、Ｚ軸を中心として、支持体１４に対し回動することができ、かつ少なくとも２つの軸を中心として、支持体１４に対し回動可能である。この少なくとも２つの軸は、互いに対して、および回転軸Ｚに対して直交している。   By such joint means 15, the lever 12 can be rotated with respect to the support 14 about the Z axis, and can be rotated with respect to the support 14 about at least two axes. The at least two axes are perpendicular to each other and to the rotation axis Z.

さらに、関節手段１５により、レバー１２は、その回転軸Ｚに対して、平行に並進運動することができる。そのために、レバー１２は、その先端部に案内フィンガー２１を備えている。レバー１２を静止位置に戻すために、弾性部材２０が設けられている。   Further, the lever 12 can translate in parallel with the rotation axis Z by the joint means 15. For this purpose, the lever 12 is provided with a guide finger 21 at its tip. In order to return the lever 12 to the rest position, an elastic member 20 is provided.

制御装置１０は、レバー１２の操作端部１６に対するユーザーの手の近接度を検出するための手段２２をも備えている。この検出手段２２は、特に、検出電極２４、および支持体１４に設けられたプリント回路基板を有する。この回路基板は、電気回路２６を構成している。検出電極２４は、電気接続手段２８によって、電気回路２６に電気的に接続されている。   The control device 10 also comprises means 22 for detecting the proximity of the user's hand to the operating end 16 of the lever 12. This detection means 22 has in particular a detection electrode 24 and a printed circuit board provided on the support 14. This circuit board constitutes an electric circuit 26. The detection electrode 24 is electrically connected to the electric circuit 26 by the electric connection means 28.

このような電気接続手段２８は、レバー１２の基端部１６に向かって細くなっている概ね切頭円錐形の導電性の環状要素３０を有する。この切頭円錐形は、レバー１２の上部の摩擦面が小さくなるため、有利である。   Such electrical connection means 28 has a generally frustoconical conductive annular element 30 that tapers towards the proximal end 16 of the lever 12. This frustoconical shape is advantageous because the friction surface at the top of the lever 12 is reduced.

環状要素３０は、レバー１２を覆うように取り囲んでいる。   The annular element 30 surrounds the lever 12.

自動車は、通常は、例えば、計器パネルを照明するための手段、または制御装置１０によって制御される要素を照明するための手段などの、制御装置１０に近接して設けられる要素を照明するための手段を有している。   Automobiles are usually for illuminating elements provided in proximity to the control device 10, such as, for example, means for illuminating an instrument panel, or means for illuminating an element controlled by the control device 10. Have means.

環状要素３０は、支持体１４の後方に配置された照明手段から放出される光が逃げるのを防止するために、不透明な材料から形成されるのが好ましい。   The annular element 30 is preferably formed from an opaque material in order to prevent the light emitted from the illumination means arranged behind the support 14 from escaping.

環状要素３０は、通常、支持体１４に対するレバー１２の動きを妨げないように、弾性変形可能な材料から形成されている。環状要素３０は、例えば、炭素粒子が充填されたエラストマーなどの導電性の変形可能なポリマーから形成するのが好ましい。   The annular element 30 is usually made of an elastically deformable material so as not to hinder the movement of the lever 12 relative to the support 14. The annular element 30 is preferably formed from a conductive deformable polymer such as, for example, an elastomer filled with carbon particles.

固定支持体１４に固定されている環状要素３０は、電気回路２６に設けられた相補的な位置決め手段と、相補的な形態によって協働する環状要素３０の先端部３２に設けられた従来の位置決め手段によって、支持体１４上に配置されている。   The annular element 30 fixed to the fixed support 14 is a conventional positioning provided at the tip 32 of the annular element 30 which cooperates with complementary positioning means provided in the electrical circuit 26 in a complementary manner. By means, it is arranged on the support 14.

制御装置１０は、締付け部材３３と電気回路２６との間に先端部３２のカラー３２Ｃを固定して、環状要素３０を支持体１４に維持するための締付け部材３３を有するのが好ましい。   The control device 10 preferably has a clamping member 33 for fixing the collar 32 </ b> C of the tip 32 between the clamping member 33 and the electric circuit 26 and maintaining the annular element 30 on the support 14.

環状要素３０は、検出電極２４の第１の部分を構成する基端部３４を備えている。この第１の部分３４は、レバー１２の基端部１６を取り囲んでいる。   The annular element 30 includes a proximal end portion 34 that constitutes a first portion of the detection electrode 24. The first portion 34 surrounds the proximal end portion 16 of the lever 12.

検出電極２４は、その第１の部分３４を取り囲んでいる概ね回転キャップの形態の第２の部分３６を有する。   The sensing electrode 24 has a second portion 36 in the form of a generally rotating cap that surrounds the first portion 34 thereof.

検出電極２４の第２の部分３６は、金属製とするか、またはプラスチックで形成して、金属で被覆される。   The second portion 36 of the detection electrode 24 is made of metal or made of plastic and covered with metal.

第２の部分３６は、レバー１２の操作基端部１６に固定されたジャーナル３８を備えている。このジャーナル３８は、環状要素３０の基端部３４によって保持されている。   The second portion 36 includes a journal 38 fixed to the operation base end portion 16 of the lever 12. This journal 38 is held by the proximal end 34 of the annular element 30.

環状要素３０の基端部３４は、検出電極２４の第２の部分と滑り電気接触しているため、この第２の部分３６とレバー１２が支持体１４に対して、回転軸Ｚを中心に回動できる。   Since the proximal end portion 34 of the annular element 30 is in sliding electrical contact with the second portion of the detection electrode 24, the second portion 36 and the lever 12 are centered on the rotation axis Z with respect to the support 14. Can rotate.

例えば、炭素粒子または銅粒子が充填された導電潤滑剤を、環状要素３０の基端部３４に設けられた相補的な支持面３４Ｐと、具体的にはジャーナル３８である検出電極２４の第２の部分３６設けられた相補的な支持面３８Ｐとの間に充填するのが好ましい。したがって、環状要素３０と検出電極２４が相対運動する際に、これらの間の摩擦は低減させられる。   For example, a conductive lubricant filled with carbon particles or copper particles is used as a complementary support surface 34 </ b> P provided at the base end 34 of the annular element 30, and specifically, the second of the detection electrode 24, which is a journal 38. It is preferable to fill the space between the portion 36 and the complementary support surface 38P provided. Therefore, when the annular element 30 and the detection electrode 24 move relative to each other, the friction between them is reduced.

また、相補的な支持面３４Ｐと３８Ｐの領域を限定して、レバー１２が支持体１４に対してＺ軸を中心に回動する際に、これらの支持面間の摩擦によって生じる抵抗トルクを制限するのが好ましい。   Further, by limiting the regions of the complementary support surfaces 34P and 38P, when the lever 12 rotates about the Z axis with respect to the support 14, the resistance torque generated by the friction between these support surfaces is limited. It is preferable to do this.

環状要素３０は、基端部３４が検出電極２４の第２の部分３６と電気的な接触状態に戻るように、支持体１４と検出電極２４の第２の部分３６との間に圧縮状態で配置されていることに留意されたい。圧縮状態でのこの配置により、特に、レバー１２がＺ軸に対して垂直な軸を中心に回動する際、およびレバー１２が回転軸Ｚに対して平行な並進運動する際に、環状要素３０は、固定支持体１４に確実に保持される。   The annular element 30 is in compression between the support 14 and the second portion 36 of the detection electrode 24 so that the proximal end 34 returns to electrical contact with the second portion 36 of the detection electrode 24. Note that it is arranged. Due to this arrangement in the compressed state, in particular when the lever 12 pivots about an axis perpendicular to the Z axis and when the lever 12 translates parallel to the rotation axis Z, the annular element 30 Is securely held by the fixed support 14.

本発明は、上記した実施形態に限定されるものではない。   The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment.

具体的には、レバー１２は、回転軸Ｚに対して平行な並進運動、および回転軸Ｚに対して垂直な軸を中心とする回動から選択される様々な自由度をもって、移動することが可能である。   Specifically, the lever 12 can move with various degrees of freedom selected from translational movement parallel to the rotation axis Z and rotation about an axis perpendicular to the rotation axis Z. Is possible.

本発明の利点の中で、特に次の利点に留意されたい。   Among the advantages of the present invention, the following advantages should be particularly noted.

環状要素３０と固定支持体１４との間の電気接触を、ハンダ付けなしで行うことができる。これにより、制御装置１０の取付けは簡単化される。   Electrical contact between the annular element 30 and the stationary support 14 can be made without soldering. Thereby, attachment of the control apparatus 10 is simplified.

レバー１２を取り囲んでいる環状要素３０により、レバー１２、およびこの移動可能なレバーと固定支持体との間の機械または電気接続手段などの制御装置１０の他の要素を、異物（塵や液体など）の侵入から保護することができる。   The annular element 30 surrounding the lever 12 allows the lever 12 and other elements of the control device 10 such as mechanical or electrical connection means between the movable lever and the stationary support to be debris (such as dust or liquid). ) Can be protected from intrusion.

本発明の一実施形態による制御装置の軸方向断面図である。It is an axial sectional view of a control device by one embodiment of the present invention.

符号の説明Explanation of symbols

１０ 制御装置
１２ レバー
１４ 支持体
１５ 関節手段
１６ 操作端部
２０ 弾性部材
２１ 案内フィンガー
２２ 検出手段
２４ 検出電極
２６ 電気回路
２８ 電気接続手段
３０ 環状要素
３２ 先端部
３３ 締付け部材
３２Ｃ カラー
３４ 第１の部分、基端部
３４Ｐ、３８Ｐ 支持面
３６ 第２の部分
３８ ジャーナル
Ｚ 回転軸 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Control apparatus 12 Lever 14 Support body 15 Joint means 16 Operation end part 20 Elastic member 21 Guide finger 22 Detection means 24 Detection electrode 26 Electric circuit 28 Electrical connection means 30 Annular element 32 Tip part 33 Fastening member 32C Collar 34 1st part , Base end portion 34P, 38P support surface 36 second portion 38 journal Z rotating shaft

Claims (12)

−回転軸Ｚを中心とする回転体の形態を有し、固定支持体１４に関節接続された、操作基端部１６を備えるレバー１２と、
前記レバー１２の操作基端部１６に対するユーザーの手の近接度を検出するための電極２４と、
前記電極２４を、前記支持体１４に設けられた電気回路２６に接続するための手段２８とを備え、
前記電気接続手段２８は、前記レバー１２を覆うように取り囲んでいる変形可能な導電性の環状要素３０を有することを特徴とする、制御装置１０。 A lever 12 comprising an operating proximal end 16 having the form of a rotating body about a rotation axis Z and articulated to a fixed support 14;
An electrode 24 for detecting the proximity of the user's hand to the operation base end 16 of the lever 12,
Means 28 for connecting the electrode 24 to an electrical circuit 26 provided on the support 14;
The control device 10, characterized in that the electrical connection means 28 comprises a deformable conductive annular element 30 that surrounds the lever 12. 環状要素３０は、固定支持体１４に固定されていることを特徴とする、請求項１に記載の制御装置１０。   The control device 10 according to claim 1, wherein the annular element 30 is fixed to the stationary support 14. 環状要素３０は、支持体１４に設けられた相補的な位置決め手段と相補的な形態によって協働する位置決め手段を有する先端部３２を備えていることを特徴とする、請求項２に記載の制御装置。   3. Control according to claim 2, characterized in that the annular element (30) comprises a tip (32) having positioning means which cooperate in a complementary manner with complementary positioning means provided on the support (14). apparatus. 環状要素３０は、レバー１２の操作基端部１６を取り囲んで、検出電極２４の少なくとも第１の部分を構成する基端部３４を備えていることを特徴とする、請求項１〜３のいずれかに記載の制御装置１０。   The annular element (30) includes a proximal end portion (34) surrounding the operating proximal end portion (16) of the lever (12) and constituting at least a first portion of the detection electrode (24). The control device 10 according to claim 1. レバー１２は、回転軸Ｚを中心に回動可能であり、環状要素３０の基端部３４は、前記レバー１２の操作基端部１６に固定された検出電極２４の第２の部分３６と滑り電気接触していることを特徴とする、請求項４と組み合わせた請求項２または３に記載の制御装置１０。   The lever 12 is rotatable about the rotation axis Z, and the base end portion 34 of the annular element 30 slides with the second portion 36 of the detection electrode 24 fixed to the operation base end portion 16 of the lever 12. 4. Control device 10 according to claim 2 or 3, in combination with claim 4, characterized in that it is in electrical contact. 例えば炭素粒子または銅粒子が充填された導電潤滑剤が、環状要素３０の基端部３４に設けられた相補的な支持面と、検出電極２４の第２の部分３６に設けられた相補的な支持面との間に充填されていることを特徴とする、請求項５に記載の制御装置１０。   For example, a conductive lubricant filled with carbon particles or copper particles is applied to the complementary support surface provided at the proximal end 34 of the annular element 30 and the complementary portion provided at the second portion 36 of the detection electrode 24. The control device according to claim 5, wherein the control device is filled between the support surface and the support surface. 環状要素３０の基端部３４は、検出電極２４の第２の部分３６のジャーナル３８を保持していることを特徴とする、請求項５に記載の制御装置１０。   The control device (10) according to claim 5, characterized in that the proximal end (34) of the annular element (30) holds the journal (38) of the second part (36) of the detection electrode (24). 検出電極２４の第２の部分３６は、一般的な回転体の形態であり、前記検出電極２４の第１の部分３４を取り囲んでいることを特徴とする、請求項５〜７のいずれかに記載の制御装置１０。   The second portion (36) of the detection electrode (24) is in the form of a general rotating body and surrounds the first portion (34) of the detection electrode (24). The control apparatus 10 described. 環状要素３０は、弾性変形可能な材料、具体的には、例えば炭素粒子が充填されたエラストマーからなる導電ポリマーから形成されていることを特徴とする、請求項１〜８のいずれかに記載の制御装置１０。   9. The annular element 30 according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that it is made of an elastically deformable material, in particular a conductive polymer made of an elastomer filled with carbon particles, for example. Control device 10. 環状要素３０は、その基端部３４が検出電極２４の第２の部分３６と電気的な接触状態に戻るように、前記支持体１４と前記検出電極２４の第２の部分３６との間に圧縮状態で配置されていることを特徴とする、請求項５〜９のいずれかと組み合わせた請求項９に記載の制御装置１０。   The annular element 30 is between the support 14 and the second portion 36 of the detection electrode 24 such that its proximal end 34 is in electrical contact with the second portion 36 of the detection electrode 24. The control device 10 according to claim 9, which is combined with any one of claims 5 to 9, wherein the control device 10 is arranged in a compressed state. 環状要素３０は、レバー１２の操作基端部１６に向かって先細になっている切頭円錐形であることを特徴とする、請求項１〜１０のいずれかに記載の制御装置１０。   The control device 10 according to claim 1, wherein the annular element 30 has a truncated cone shape that tapers toward the operation base end portion 16 of the lever 12. レバー１２は、回転軸Ｚに対して平行な並進、および前記回転軸Ｚに対して垂直な軸を中心とする回動から選択される様々な自由度で移動可能であることを特徴とする、請求項１〜１０のいずれかに記載の制御装置１０。   The lever 12 is movable with various degrees of freedom selected from translation parallel to the rotation axis Z and rotation about an axis perpendicular to the rotation axis Z. The control apparatus 10 in any one of Claims 1-10.
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